Mark Cotleur has joined the Sisters of Charity Health System as senior vice president for fund development. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing fundraising on behalf of St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland, Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Regina Health Center in Richfield, Light of Hearts Villa in Bedford, and six outreach ministries in Ohio and South Carolina. [More]

Light of Hearts Villa is receiving worldwide attention for its extensive angel figurine display, which is on exhibit daily during December and January. The latest publication to write about the display is Crux, which covers “all things Catholic” around the world. [More]

Several ministries of the Sisters of Charity Health System will be participating in the second-annual online day of Catholic giving in Northeast Ohio. The event is called #weGiveCatholic and happens Tuesday, November 28, which is Giving Tuesday—a national day of giving for nonprofits. You can help by sharing the news and/or making a gift. [More]

Fall Fest is the largest annual fundraiser for Light of Hearts Villa and is a celebration of the ministry’s mission as residents, families, friends and staff come together to raise money to benefit the Sr. Helen Scasny,SC Benevolent Fund, which provides for those residents who outlive their financial resources. This year’s Fall Fest was October 8 and the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland published a story about the event on its website. [More]

Light of Hearts Villa provides premier senior residential living services through compassionate, faith-based, mission-driven and person-centered care—and its cadre of dedicated volunteers are essential to carrying out that mission. Two of its longest serving volunteers were profiled in the most recent issue of the "Villa Voices" newsletter. Read the complete newsletter for additional news, upcoming events and more. [More]

The Fox 8 Cleveland Morning Show recently chose Light of Hearts Villa to be part of its daily recitation of The Pledge of Allegiance. A group of residents, staff and volunteers gathered on the grand staircase at Light of Hearts Villa March 29 to recite the pledge for Fox 8 cameras. The segment will air April 12 between 6 and 7 a.m. on the morning show. [More]

Light of Hearts Villa is hosting the Cleveland Ballet on Friday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. for a free performance that is open to the community. Reservations are requested and can be made by calling 440-232-1991. [More]

Cleveland and Northeast Ohio medical and community leaders recently gathered at the Global Center for Health Innovation to welcome Thomas J. Strauss as president & CEO of the Sisters of Charity Health System. More than 300 community and industry leaders gathered for the event, which featured a keynote from Tom, as well as remarks from Sister Judith Ann Karam CSA, congregational leader of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine; Robert Spangler M.D., board chair of the Sisters of Charity Health System; and Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish. [More]

Light of Hearts Villa was featured in a recent "Cool Spaces" article in "The Plain Dealer" for the building's many unique features. The Cool Spaces series showcases special homes, condos, businesses and public spaces around Northeast Ohio. [More]

Light of Hearts Villa is featured in the November/December issue of "Northeast Ohio Catholic"—the magazine of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. The article highlights the extensive angel display at Light of Hearts Villa, which is on exhibit daily during December and January. [More]

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